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As the start of production neared, Ava Gardner got cold feet about co-starring with Clark Gable, whom she had idolized since childhood. Arthur Hornblow asked Gable to call her, and he told her: "I'm supposed to talk you into doing this thing. But I'm not going to. I hated it when they did that to me. But I hope you change your mind, kid, I think it would be fun to work together." The two remained friends for life.
Clark Gable sought to make a nervous Deborah Kerr feel relaxed when shooting commenced. He sent her six dozen roses on the first day, and the two hit it off beautifully from the beginning, on and off the set.
This picture marked the American film debut of British actress Deborah Kerr.
The character portrayed by Sydney Greenstreet was allegedly based on the CEO of American Tobacco in the 1940's, whose relentless slogans were drilled into the radio audience: "LS/MFT: Yes, Lucky Strike Means Fine Tobacco" and,when the cigarette package changed from forest green to white, in order to appeal to women, "Lucky Strike Green has gone to war!"
Cary Grant turned down the lead role. He suggested it to Clark Gable.
"Tie Sales Clerk: Anything? Victor Albee Norman: I want a very sincere necktie. Tie Sales Clerk: I beg your pardon? Victor Albee Norman: I want something that makes me seem sincere. You know, honest; genuine; upright; trustworthy. Tie Sales Clerk: Well... um, here's a handpainted one in four colors; at thirty-five dollars. Is that sincere enough? Victor Albee Norman: I think, my friend, any more sincerity would be downright foolhardy."
"Mrs. Kimberly: [to Kay] I'm sorry. I'm afraid now it's going to be two subjects: business talk and oomph. Mr. Kimberly: Well, what else is there? Victor Albee Norman: [Tongue in cheek] There's always mah-jong."
